Blog:Bridges that collapse

That was a shocking bridge collapse in Minneapolis yesterday. Whether it's poor design, construction, or maintenance that's at fault, hopefully something can at least be learnt from the appalling tragedy. Remember that astonishing footage of the Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge buckling wildly in the wind before finally collapsing into the river below? You can see it on You Tube...

Given the startling complexity of obtaining a journalist visa for China - the code 'J2' is now indelibly stamped on my mind - it was with some surprise how swiftly I managed to sail through airport im...